Amazing detailed renovation with 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 spa baths and lofted 2nd living space! Natural light flows through the home catching every detail in the chefs kitchen, leaded glass windows, ship-lap walls and custom built-ins. Master has walk in closets and extra large shower with double heads! All of this overlooking your private cedar fenced backyard with shed for storage. Walk or bike to downtown Decatur, Oakhurst and more!
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$415Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Linda Lehsten• Knapp Realty
Bought with Heather Tell• Atlanta InTown Real Estate
Source:GAMLS #8250094
Redfin Estimate
$1,176,771
$427K since sold in November 2020$1,000 since July
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 1.4% lower than the average sale price ($1.19M) of 6 comparable homes.
Amazing detailed renovation with 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 spa baths and lofted 2nd living space! Natural light flows through the home catching every detail in the chefs kitchen, leaded glass windows, ship-lap walls and custom built-ins. Master has walk in closets and extra large shower with double heads! All of this overlooking your private cedar fenced backyard with shed for storage. Walk or bike to downtown Decatur, Oakhurst and more!
FMLS #5671660
May 24, 2016
Sold
$775,000
$273/sq ft
May 1, 2016
Contingent
—
Apr 27, 2016
Relisted
—
Apr 9, 2016
Contingent
—
Apr 7, 2016
Listed
$775,000
$273/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 18, 2015
Sold
$320,000
$113/sq ft
FMLS #5525232
Jun 8, 2015
Price Changed
$320,000
$113/sq ft
Jun 5, 2015
Price Changed
$335,000
$118/sq ft
Jun 5, 2015
Sold
$320,000
$113/sq ft
Apr 22, 2015
Contingent
—
Apr 15, 2015
Listed
$335,000
$118/sq ft
GAMLS #7436646
Jun 23, 2015
Price Changed
$320,000
$113/sq ft
Jun 5, 2015
Sold
$320,000
$113/sq ft
May 6, 2015
Pending
—
May 5, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Apr 22, 2015
Pending
—
Apr 21, 2015
Price Changed
$335,000
$118/sq ft
Apr 15, 2015
Listed
$335,000
$118/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,519 (+0.2%)
$93,280 + $359,360
$452,640
2024
$14,497 (−1.8%)
$93,280 + $359,360
$452,640
2023
$14,767 (+11.2%)
$90,126 + $256,514
$346,640
2022
$13,280 (+1.1%)
$91,760 + $257,040
$348,800
2021
$13,140 (−4.6%)
$35,720 + $251,720
$287,440
2020
$13,780 (+3.8%)
$35,720 + $251,720
$287,440
2019
$13,272 (+9.4%)
$35,720 + $262,800
$298,520
2018
$12,132 (−10.4%)
$35,720 + $255,280
$291,000
2017
$13,541 (+231.8%)
$35,720 + $255,280
$291,000
2016
$4,081 (+77.4%)
$35,720 + $84,040
$119,760
2014
$2,300 (−5.1%)
$35,720 + $87,040
$122,760
2013
$2,423 (+628.2%)
$35,720 + $50,120
$85,840
2012
$333 (−75.6%)
$68,680 + $18,840
$87,520
2011
$1,365 (+283.8%)
$35,720 + $50,120
$85,840
2010
$356 (+15.0%)
$33,488 + $52,352
$85,840
2008
$309
Tax history for 109 Melrose Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,519 (+0.2%)
$93,280 + $359,360
$452,640
2024
$14,497 (−1.8%)
$93,280 + $359,360
$452,640
2023
$14,767 (+11.2%)
$90,126 + $256,514
$346,640
2022
$13,280 (+1.1%)
$91,760 + $257,040
$348,800
2021
$13,140 (−4.6%)
$35,720 + $251,720
$287,440
2020
$13,780 (+3.8%)
$35,720 + $251,720
$287,440
2019
$13,272 (+9.4%)
$35,720 + $262,800
$298,520
2018
$12,132 (−10.4%)
$35,720 + $255,280
$291,000
2017
$13,541 (+231.8%)
$35,720 + $255,280
$291,000
2016
$4,081 (+77.4%)
$35,720 + $84,040
$119,760
2014
$2,300 (−5.1%)
$35,720 + $87,040
$122,760
2013
$2,423 (+628.2%)
$35,720 + $50,120
$85,840
2012
$333 (−75.6%)
$68,680 + $18,840
$87,520
2011
$1,365 (+283.8%)
$35,720 + $50,120
$85,840
2010
$356 (+15.0%)
$33,488 + $52,352
$85,840
2008
$309
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-60
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of this district is to provide for single-family residential development with a minimum lot size of 9,000 sq ft with such public buildings, schools, places of worship, public recreational facilities and accessory uses as may be necessary or are normally compatible with such surroundings. The district is located to protect existing developments of this character.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Police station
Public service-Other
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Crawl-Space
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Pier
Building Style Type: Traditional
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Frame
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LENOX PLACE
Living Sq. Ft: 2,836
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,288
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,288
Building Sq. Ft: 2,836
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,534
Legal Lot Number: 76
Legal Block Number: 2
Municipality Name: DECATUR
Acres: 0.15
Depth Footage: 135
Front Footage: 50
Zoning Code: R60
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,836
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: —
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: 2020
County: DeKalb County
APN: 15 236 03 028
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Jul 13, 2021
Around this home
Schools
Fifth Avenue Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Beacon Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Decatur High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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